PEORIA — Stranss” MEMAYOR Judge Glen Collier Peoria County Court House Peoria, IL. 61602 Oct. 10, 2010 Re: Jeff Campbell Honorable Judge Collier, ‘Thank you for taking time to read this letter on behalf of Jeff Campbell who will be appearing before you for sentencing very soon. | don’t recall that I've ever written a letter such as this and | hope you will give extra consideration to how strongly | have thought about sending this letter to you. Ihave known Jeff Campbell nearly his entire life. His mother was best friends with my now deceased sister Ann all through our grade school days at St. Cecilia's. Jeff was a class mate and best friend of my youngest brother Stephen who now resides in Florida and manages a resort restaurant. Stephen and Jeff were like brothers growing up and we have always considered Jeff a part of our family. Judge Collier, Jeff made a very, very bad mistake getting involved with drugs. No excuse can or should be made for that fact. Jeffs life has changed dramatically as the reality of his poor decisions are now staring him in the face. Your honor, Jeff is truly a changed man. As a member of Narcotics Anonymous, Jeff is a drug counselor and chairs many of the meetings for recovering addicts and others struggling with drug use. Jeff is attending ICC and working towards a degree in Construction Management. His focus has paid off and he's recently been promoted to a foreman at Stark Excavating where he works full-time My wife and | see Jeff and his wife Amy at mass at St. Thomas nearly every weekend with their 3 % year old son Jack. We can’t help but notice their strong focus and faith especially during such a difficult time for them. Jeff has told me on numerous occasions what a dreadful mistake he made and how he would do anything to take those decisions back. He knows that option is not possible, eotia City Hat 1419 Fulton St, Rm. 207, Peoria, L 61602 Phone 209.494.8519 Fax 209.494.8555,